China Test Flashcards
Which of the following was an organizing principle for both Leninism and Maoism?
Democratic centralism
In traditional China before the 20th century, an important source of political legitimacy was
The Mandate of Heaven
Which of the following traditions in China most emphasizes loyalty to the family?
Confucianism
Which of the following government programs in 20th century China was most directly inspired by the Soviet Union?
Five year plans
The majority ethnic group in China is
Han Chinese
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of civil society in Russia and China?
Chinese citizens are more likely to participate in non-governmental organizations than Russian citizens are
Riots and other types of unrest in Tibet and Xinjiang may be most directly linked to differences based on
Ethnicity
Hukou restrictions in China have most heavily impacted
Rural to urban restrictions
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Russian and Chinese political hierarchies?
The military is integrated into the Chinese political hierarchy; the military in Russia is not
The central belief that society is best led by an elite vanguard party with a superior understanding of the Chinese people is called
Democratic centralism
The most powerful policy making body in China is the
Politburo
In contrast to direct elections in Britain, direct elections in China are held
Only at the local level
The patron client system through which Chinese leaders communicate is called
Guanxi
The faction known as the “Shanghai gang” is headed by
Jiang Zemin
China’s fall from 75th to 80th place in Transparency International’s CPI is indicative of concern for a rise in
Corruption levels
Which of the following is the most important reason that the influence of the danwei system in China has declined in recent years?
The increasing liberalization of the Chinese economy
The Chinese government usually only allows one organization for any given profession or activity. This arrangement is best described as
State corporatism
The three parallel hierarchies that support the Chinese political structure are
Communist party, the state or government, the People’s Liberation Army
Which of the following is the best explanation for why meetings of the national people’s congress are important?
The politburo’s decisions are formally announced at the congress meeting
The head of government in China is the
Premier
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the judiciary in China?
The rule of law had little place under Mao, but now the Chinese political system acknowledges it
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CCP and the PLA?
The PLA plays an important role in Chinese politics, but it does not command the CCP
In China, the relationship between the party and the government is controlled by the principle of
Dual role
Which of the following is a democratic reform that China has experienced in recent years?
Village elections are semi-competitive, with choices of candidates
One consequence of the one child policy has been
A lopsided number of young adult males to young adult females
Which of the following economic policies is most associated with Mao Zedong?
Iron rice bowl
China’s floating population consists of
Rural migrants seeking job opportunities in the cities
One common criticism of the Chinese economy is that it
Is slow in getting Chinese consumers to spend their money
Which of the following best describes the trade relationship between the U.S. And China?
The U.S imports many more products form China than it exports
Which of the following best describes the attitude that most Chinese leaders have toward Taiwan?
Taiwan is historically and legitimately a part of China and should be returned to its control
